Albert Toikeusse Mabri, the leader of the Democratic Union for Peace in Côte d’Ivoire (UDPCI), joins the RHDP, which he left almost two years ago. This rallying was formalized Thursday evening, at the private residence of the Head of State, Alassane Ouattara, who is gaining strategic support for the next elections.
With our correspondent in Abidjan, Bineta Diagne
The hearing took place at the President’s residence, in Riviera Cocody. Alongside Alassane Ouattara, notably appeared Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, the Vice-President of the Republic, the Grand Chancellor Henriette Diabaté or Adama Bictogo, who chairs the National Assembly.
Albert Toikeusse Mabri signified his intention in his words “ to resume his place at the RHDP “. “ I am very happy that the UDPCI is at home “, said Alassane Ouattara, while emphasizing the fact that the UDPCI was one of the founding members of the RHDP.
What place for him in the RHDP?
It remains to be clarified the exact place that the leader of this pivotal party will occupy. Long Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Toikeusse Mabri was vice-president of the RHDP. He had slammed the door in August 2020 and supported the opposition who advocated the boycott of the last presidential election.
Today, the head of the UDPCI, strongly established in the west of the country and spiritual heir of Robert Guéï, returns with a fresh eye. It also has eight deputies in the National Assembly. ” It is a definite asset for the RHDP, one year before the regional elections. », Analyzes the researcher Julien Kouao Geoffroy. “ This mergercontinues this source, thwarts a possible alliance with the party of Laurent Gbagbo, also established in this region. »
Julien Kouao Geoffroy (political scientist) on the return of Albert Toikeusse Mabri
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